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An Educational Support Assistant (SEN) – Dutch section
Functieomschrijving
1. Nursing and Care
Ensuring the pupils' health, safety, and comfort, enabling them to participate fully in the school environment.
1.1 Key Responsibilities:
• Provide direct physical care, including assistance with mobility, toileting, feeding, and medical procedures as required.
• Monitor and support pupils' health and well-being throughout the school day, including school activities outside the school premises.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and any health-related incidents.
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of any medical or mobility equipment.
2. Pedagogical Responsibilities
Providing educational and behavioural support to pupils with special educational needs to facilitate differentiated teaching and learning and classroom inclusion, ensuring all pupils can access and benefit from educational activities. By promoting social and emotional development, the Educational Support Assistant enables pupils to participate fully and meaningfully in the classroom and school environment.
2.1. Key Responsibilities
A. Instructional Support:
• Assist teachers in designing and implementing differentiated instruction to cater to all pupils' diverse learning preferences and needs.
• Support the development and use of individual learning plans (ILPs) for pupils requiring additional support.
• Provide targeted educational support through one-on-one or small group instruction, focusing on pupils who need extra help with specific subjects or skills.
• Utilise assistive technologies and educational tools to enhance learning experiences for pupils with special educational needs. 2024-06-D-14-en-4 10/15
B. Classroom Inclusion:
• Facilitate the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs into mainstream classroom activities and activities outside the school premises, ensuring they participate fully and meaningfully.
• Promote positive interactions and peer support among pupils to foster an inclusive classroom culture.
• Implement strategies to manage and support positive behaviour in the classroom.
C. Monitoring and Reporting:
• Track and document pupil progress, noting achievements and areas needing improvement.
• Provide feedback to teachers on the effectiveness of instructional strategies and interventions.
D. Support for Social and Emotional Development:
• Foster a supportive and understanding environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of pupils with special educational needs.
• Under teacher supervision, implement activities and programs that promote social skills, self-esteem, and resilience.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to pupils, helping them navigate social interactions and build positive relationships.
3. General Responsibilities:
Collaboration, Communication and Professional Development:
1. Work closely with teachers, Education Support staff, and other school professionals to develop and implement inclusive practices.
2. Participate in meetings with educational support teams to review pupil progress and adjust support plans as needed.
3. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in inclusive education and special educational needs.
4. Share knowledge and insights gained from professional development with colleagues to promote a culture of continuous improvement in inclusive practices.
Profiel
Skills & Competences
· Valuing learner diversity – seeing learner difference as a resource & asset to education. · Supporting all learners. · Willingness to learn by continually updating knowledge.
· Ability to solve problem and make fair judgment.
· Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues & parents.
· Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive values and the well-being of students
Profile
· Excellent knowledge of Dutch .
· Knowledge of English and another language spoken at the school is an asset.
· Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students and parents. · Empathy, patience and a willingness to foster an inclusive educational environment.
· Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
· Bachelor’s degree (ISCED level 6) in education, inclusion, special education or related fields. · Training and/or experience in inclusion, special educational needs, or physical support. · Proven experience in supporting diverse learning needs. · Knowledge of differentiated instruction, IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) and inclusive practices.
Aanbod
· Start date: 01/09/2026 · Type of contract: Fixed-term contract until August 31 2028 with possibility of extension (subject to certain conditions).
· Schedule: The weekly work schedule (15-20h) will be defined according to the specific educational needs of the student(s) in your care
· Remuneration: Minimum gross monthly salary of 1.809,87 € based on a position corresponding to 20 hours per week. The exact grade and step will be determined according to the number of years of relevant experience and at the discretion of the school management.
· The successful candidate will benefit from all school holidays.
· Workplace: European School Brussels III - Boulevard du Triomphe, 135 / BE -1050 Brussels
Praktische informatie
Please complete Open websitehttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aeA505McU0OzBwsicDW6QsMsROJssWtCtWfH-Q-7GV5UN0MxNE5XREc5QjlWWExGN1M3OUZTMTRQWC4u
AND send the following documents as a single PDF file to Toon emailadresflow-ixl-recruitment@eursc.onmicrosoft.com :
- A cover letter
- Your Curriculum Vitae, if possible in "Europass" format
- Copy of your diploma(s)
- Contact information of your last employer (if possible) The subject of the email must be indicated as follows: "B3-2026-11/NAME First name" (example: B3-2026-11/SCHILD Martina). It is important to name the subject exactly as stated above AND to send the application only to the specified email address because the system does not recognize applications named or sent in any other way. This also means that it is necessary not to leave any spaces between the reference, the slash and the surname/first name. Correct: B3-2026 11/NAME First name; incorrect: B3-2026-11 / NAME first name
Deadline for applications: 10 May 2026
Successful candidates will be required to provide a certificate of Good Living (Model 2 - for access to an educational activity in Belgium or any other similar document for another country of origin) before starting work. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview before a Selection Committee.